Our Background
The group was founded in 1961 as a forum for railroad operation officials to discuss mutual challenges related to the emergence of "piggyback" transportation. Over the years we have expanded both our scope of membership and our types of activities. We were incorporated in 1987 under Illinois Not-for-Profit Corporation Act. In 1992 we changed our name from the "Piggyback Association of Chicago" to the "Intermodal Association of Chicago" to better reflect both trailer and containerization in the intermodal industry.
Our Activities
We hold seven dinner meetings each year consisting of a cocktail hour, dinner and a presentation by an industry participant.
We "tee-up" for two golf outings each summer so that our members can enjoy some informal time together.
Each Fall we sail out on Lake Michigan for the "Spirit of Chicago" dinner cruise where members and their spouses enjoy informal camaraderie.
We wind up each year with the December Christmas Party. This gala event is attended by industry representatives from throughout North America.
Over the years we have sponsored forums and seminars involving all aspects of the intermodal industry. Click here for our Events Schedule.
Constitution & By-Laws
The Intermodal Association of Chicago is a 501-C non-profit organization structured by a Constitution and set of By-Laws. To view a copy, please Contact Us. |
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Our Members
The Intermodal Association of Chicago (IAC) has a membership exceeding 700. Our members, while concentrated in Chicago, are all around the United States and Canada. Our members represent all facets of the intermodal industry, namely railroads, draymen, freight forwarders, intermodal marketing companies, maintenance and repair providers, equipment lessors, parts suppliers and many others.
The variety of participants at our meetings provides a lively forum for discussion of issues confronting the intermodal industry from a variety of viewpoints.
Benefits of Membership
Our members enjoy lively and stimulating conversation at the monthly meetings and other events. Members qualify for door prizes at the meetings.
The Association provides scholarships for members and their immediate dependents.
Members who attend our meetings are up to date as to developments in the industry.
Dues
Annual dues are $30.00 per year, effective January 1 through Dec 31 of the year paid. Click here fill out the Membership Form.
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| 1961 | Ralph Webster - Pennsylvania Railroad |
| 1962 | William Sarakenoff - Milwaukee Railroad |
| 1963 | Edward Frey - Santa Fe Railroad |
| 1964 | Gordon Miller - Wabash Railroad |
| 1965 | Fred Mitchell - Chicago Burlington & Quincy Railroad |
| 1966 | Fred Lawson - Illinois Central Gulf Railroad |
| 1967 | Royce Cornell - Norfolk & Western Railroad |
| 1968 | Don Miller - Milwaukee Railroad |
| 1969 | Paul Johnson - Chicago & Northwestern Railroad |
| 1970 | Joe Urschel - Norfolk & Western Railroad |
| 1971 | Joe Schuetter - Rock Island Railroad |
| 1972 | Art Sewell - Southern Railway |
| 1973 | William Franklin - Rock Island Railroad |
| 1974 | Walter Stuhl - Chessie System |
| 1975 | Richard Dushek - Santa Fe Railroad |
| 1976 | Ted Campbell - Burlington Northern Railroad |
| 1977 | Al Engel - SCL / L & N Railroad |
| 1978 | Ray Ascencio - Conrail |
| 1979 | Robert Moline - Santa Fe Trails Transportation |
| 1980 | Don Drumtra - Norfolk & Western Railroad |
| 1981 | Robert M. Denny, Jr. - SOO Line Railroad |
| 1982 | Nicholas A. Cinquepalmi - Union Pacific Railroad |
| 1983 | Paul J. Rasmason - Grand Trunk Railway |
| 1984 | Susan R. Wiegner - Soo Line Railroad |
| 1985 | M. Keith Rankin - Conrail |
| 1986 | Paul W. Eggert - CP Rail System |
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| 1987 | John J. Canty - CNW |
| 1988 | Thomas J. Kelley - SP Transportation |
| 1989 | Mel Hathaway - Iowa Interstate |
| 1990 | Harvey E. Dollars - Conrail |
| 1991 | Wayne P. Smolinski - Santa Fe Terminal Service |
| 1992 | Richard R. Urycki - CSX Intermodal |
| 1993 | Douglas G. Boggs - CN North America |
| 1994 | David A. Wilson - Wisconsin Central Ltd. |
| 1995 | Stephen A. Serio – CN Railway |
| 1996 | Joseph P. Sievert - TRRA of St. Louis |
| 1997 | Mary O'Brien - BNSF |
| 1998 | Bruce Betts - Iowa Interstate |
| 1999 | Alan B. Sherman - Union Pacific Railroad |
| 2000 | Greg Mangieri - Illinois Central Railroad |
| 2001 | Chris Davis - CN / IC RR |
| 2002 | Dan Friberg - Vermont Railway |
| 2003 | Duane Torrence - Canadian Pacific Railway |
| 2004 | Ron Sucik - TTX Company |
| 2005 | Walter Helmus, Jr. – CCIB |
| 2006 | J. Michael Baker – CBA Tire |
| 2007 | Jerome (Jim) Miceli – Cushing Transportation |
| 2008 | Michael Murray – Seacastle Chassis |
| 2009 | Dennis Schmidt – Canadian Pacific Railway |
| 2010 | Amy Genobles – Milestone Equipment Corporation |
| 2011 | Joseph Blake – CCIB |
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